Despite being convicted multiple times throughout his criminal career, French continued to be active in the underworld. Julian Linskill is a leading crime lawyer in Liverpool. @StreetCrimeUK @streetcrimeusa @streetcrimeaustralia Join This Channel And Help Support Our Causehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONzANTGhD9I4WCRTChMMg/joinStay Connected Via Our Website, YouTube channel, and Facebook. He has an extensive criminal record, having been convicted of numerous crimes including murder and drug trafficking. His life of crime in Liverpool stretched over half a century. The gang was a major player in the sale of the ecstasy pill. Aggressive young drug dealers, keen to make a name for themselves, became well known for threatening to kill doormen who refused them entry. Watkinson rose to power as part of the Nogga Dogz gang, which controlled much of the drug trade in Liverpool during this time. Liverpool - GangsterBB.NET Forums for Mafia Movies & More "My own personal history with firearms my son Stephen was shot twice in a year, the second time almost fatally - his girlfriend was with him. He was known for his involvement in drug trafficking and violent criminal activities. In this article, well take a look at the top 10 Liverpool gangsters who made waves in the UK underworld scene. Some of Merseysides most notorious figures are well into lengthy sentences at Her Majestys Pleasure. (?-1980) Norman Ryan (1895-1936) Pietro Scarcella (born 1950) Asau Tran (1952 or 1953-1991) . While he would never deny their horrors Mick, who researched thousands of old newspapers for his new book, has found that the past holds terrible echoes of both murders. 821 Views. Like Bradley, has jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum of 22 years. Like many urban areas in the UK, Merseyside has a long and notorious history of street gangs. Steve Ogrizovic DF. Liam spent lots of money on expensive parties, accessories, and cars. Gee, formerly of Maryport Close in Everton, was found guilty of two counts of threats to kill and another two of blackmail at a trial. While McKeever may have been seen as a powerful figure within the gangland scene during his lifetime, ultimately, it proved to be nothing more than an illusion. Besides drugs, he supplied guns to smaller gangs in the city. McKeever had been on the radar of law enforcement agencies for quite some time. He's the former head of Merseyside Serious Crime Squad but back in the mid 60's he was a young detective and remembers one of Commerford's audacious jobs.